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  • Riders compete in Spring Valley Ranch horse show

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 16, 2014

    IRONWOOD - Local horse enthusiasts competed in the Spring Valley Ranch Horsemen's Club Horse Show over the weekend. This year marked the fifth annual event, which was held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. More than 40 horses were shown in the event on Saturday and Sunday. Competitions included showmanship, English riding, western riding, jumping classes, speed events and reigning classes. According to event organizer Doreen Passuello, the show is a fundraiser for the horse club....

  • Friends of the Miners hold cookout for Trails Day

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 9, 2014

    IRONWOOD - The Friends of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park held a cookout in honor of National Trails Day at the Lorenson Baseball Field Saturday. The event was scheduled to include guided hikes and geocaching. However, these activities were rescheduled for Sunday due to weather. "This was all inspired by Bruce Currin," said Monie Shackleford, president of Friends of the MMHP. "We're raising funds for a bench in his memory." Around 20 attended the event. "Weather is such a big factor,"...

  • Klassic Kruiser's hold annual summer kickoff event

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 5, 2014

    IRONWOOD – The Klassic Kruiser car club held its annual summer kick-off at the depot park Wednesday evening. "The club is 23 years old," said member Linda Gustafson, "And we've been doing this event for about 15 years." Activities included a 50/50 raffle, karaoke and a people's choice awards ceremony. "Attendance depends on the weather," said Gustafson. "We usually get around 20 to 25." The club holds events every Wednesday night throughout the summer. Though most of the club's summer events a...

  • Locals gather to ride despite weather

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 2, 2014

    IRONWOOD - Three locals gathered at the historical depot park Sunday afternoon to take part in a bike ride from Ironwood to Bessemer. The Gogebic Range bike ride was scheduled to begin at the park Sunday, but it was cancelled due to weather. Regardless, Sandy and Faith Pera, of Wakefield, began their ride at 1 p.m. Sunday, just as scheduled. "We're hoping to beat the rain," Sandy said. The Peras have been participating in this annual race for the past five years. Steve Lenzo also arrived...

  • WUPTA holds youth ORV safety class

    Miranda Anderson|May 19, 2014

    IRONWOOD - Fourteen youth attended a free off-road vehicle safety class Saturday through the Western Upper Peninsula Trail Authority. The class, held at Gogebic Community College, covered a variety of topics to keep ORV operators safe. Instructors for the class included WUPTA members Ross and Kim Kolesar and Gogebic County Sheriff's Department deputy Brandon Lyons. After the class was completed, participants took a 50-question test regarding different ORV safety practices. If students passed,...

  • Wakefield council schedules session to discuss fiscal budget

    Miranda Anderson|May 13, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council scheduled a work session to discuss the proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year during its meeting Monday. The session is scheduled for May 19 at 10 a.m. After conducting a public hearing at the meeting on June 9, the council will need to adopt the annual budget ordinance, said city manager John Siira. The council opted out of Public Act 95, which added 99 cents to every resident utility bill to assist low-income residents in paying for their...

  • Gogebic Range Trail Authority holds trail cleanup Saturday

    Miranda Anderson|May 12, 2014

    The Gogebic Range Trail Authority held a cleanup session Saturday afternoon along Trail 2, a snowmobile/ATV trail in western Gogebic County. Volunteers met in Bessemer early Saturday morning before gathering in Hurley to begin cleaning the trail back into Michigan. Volunteers were headed up by GRTA treasurer Lisa Hetfeld, GRTA secretary Christina Youngberg and ATV club president Ross Kolesar. A total of 22 people participated in the cleanup, including members of the Western U.P. Trail...

  • GOISD superintendent speaks about consolidation

    Miranda Anderson|May 9, 2014

    MARENISCO - Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District superintendent Bruce Mayle discussed the possible consolidation of the Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts on Thursday evening at the Marenisco Township Hall. Consolidation of the two districts will appear on the August ballot. If passed, the move would occur on July 1, 2015. The presentation was conducted to discuss issues regarding the proposed consolidation and Mayle introduced the history of the school districts,...

  • Organist plays for crowd at HIT

    Miranda Anderson|May 5, 2014

    By MIRANDA ANDERSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - Organist Dave Wickerham performed a matinee concert at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Sunday. He played such classics as "Easter Parade," "Joy to the World" and "The Windmills of Your Mind," which was featured in the film "The Thomas Crown Affair." He also accompanied a silent film, starring the classic Hollywood duo of Laurel and Hardy. Wickerham also played modern numbers, including a variety of blockbuster movie themes. During...

  • Wakefield council hears presentation from Charter representative

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 29, 2014

    WAKEFIELD -– The Wakefield City Council heard a presentation from the Charter Communications Manager of Government Affairs Don Gladwell Monday evening. At a previous meeting, the council approved pole rental rate increases for Charter and Ameritech. Gladwell suggested an amendment to the agreement, which confirmed the owner and Charter agree to an increase in rates, and the amendment was approved by the council. Gladwell was present to address questions on Charter services. He also announced, "...

  • Wakefield school holds 2nd annual craft fair

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 28, 2014

    WAKEFIELD – The Wakefield-Marenisco school held its second annual craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "It's going to be held every last Saturday in April," said Title I teacher Teri Giuliano. Vendors sold candles, woodwork pieces, Avon cosmetics, blankets and more. Patricia Mann, known as the Crafty Lady, was one such vendor. She sold various styles of homemade accessories, including multicolored, beaded necklaces and "snap bags." This was her first time hosting a table at the fair. O...

  • Mercer Lions club holds annual egg hunt

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 21, 2014

    egg hunt at the Mercer School Saturday morning. According to club member Dave Minisan, this is the 11th year the Mercer Lions have held the egg hunt. Children of preschool age to 12 years old and their families were welcome to attend the event, and searched the school for brightly colored, hidden eggs. Attendees also received cookies and a stuffed animal to take home. All the baskets and candy for the event were donated by Minisan and his wife Louise. Other activities included cookies and...

  • Wesley United Methodist holds breakfast, egg hunt

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 21, 2014

    IRONWOOD – The Wesley United Methodist Church held an Easter breakfast, egg hunt and sermon Sunday morning. Attendees dined on breakfast, starting at 9:30 a.m., while the kids prepared for the fifth annual egg hunt, starting at 10 a.m. Afterwards, a worship service was held at 11 a.m. Thirty to 40 people attend the breakfast each year, with five to 15 kids hunting for eggs, former pastor Jean Rocontre said. According to Recontre, the number of people vary each year, but people "really enjoy i...

  • Wakefield council hears updates on spillway gate

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 15, 2014

    By MIRANDA ANDERSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council discussed updates on the spillway gate project at Sunday Lake during its meeting Monday evening. "Because of extreme winter and substantial snow that the city has experienced, many have asked about the operation of the new spillway gate this spring," city manager John Siira said. An on-site inspection of the spillway gate was conducted April 10, which led to lowering of the gate by a foot to release more water for...

  • Bessemer chamber hosts Easter egg hunt

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 14, 2014

    BESSEMER - The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce held an Easter egg hunt at Bessemer City Hall Saturday morning. There were also refreshments, a visit from the Easter bunny and a showing of the movie "Frozen." "We've been holding this event for at least eight years," said chamber president Veronica Miskovich. The event generally draws more than 100 kids, she added. "Being such a small community, a lot of this we do are for our residents," said chamber vice president Donna Frello. "We do a lot of...

  • Porkies ski hill finishes 'amazing' season

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 14, 2014

    ONTONAGON – The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park's ski hill closed this past weekend after receiving 255 inches of snow for the season. Just as the amount of snow that fell for the season was up from last year, so was business and excitement at the hill, according to supervisor of operations Scott Jackson. "We had an amazing season," Jackson said. The Porkies boasts 200 acres of downhill ski slopes and 24 miles of cross-country ski trails. There was also new equipment for both d...

  • SAM director offers comments on ski season

    Miranda Anderson|Apr 2, 2014

    IRONWOOD – With a good amount of snow for the season, Mount Zion closed on March 23. The ski season wasn't great but it wasn't bad, said Jim Vanderspoel, director of the ski area management program at Gogebic Community College. "As for the SAM program," Vanderspoel said, "the numbers are good, enrollment is good and it is going very well." The program helps support Mount Zion as well, as the hill is exclusively groomed operated by SAM students. "We're adding some classes to the program next y...

  • Wakefield library honors Eugene Maki

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 31, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield Public Library held an open house for former library board president Eugene Maki Sunday afternoon. Maki served as board president for 50 years, until this past winter when he decided to step down from the position. "Well, I want to give somebody else a chance," said Maki, "I'll miss everything they have and the people who work here." "I'll miss his leadership and knowledge of not just our library, but all libraries," said library director Denise Engel. "He's the...

  • Regional Hospice hires three new faces

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 31, 2014

    BESSEMER - Regional Hospice of Bessemer recently hired three new faces for its organization: the Rev. Kurt Kovanen, social services worker Jennifer Rye and social worker Ken Hansen. Kovanen was hired last October as a part-time chaplain. "I provide spiritual support, encouragement and a listening ear," he said. "My goal is to be with and help people as they complete their lives' journey." Rye brings 22 years of social work experience to Regional Hospice. "My hope is to support the community in...

  • Wakefield council denies request to deed city property on Olson Avenue

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 25, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield city council denied a request to deed city property near Olson Avenue to Martha Vestich. The council discussed gaining right-of-way to the remainder of the city property from adjacent land owners, if Vestich's request was approved. It heard the city's application for the Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater grant was not approved. "Applications were approved through a random computer lottery rather than being scored on applications meeting certain criteria,"...

  • Bessemer PTO holds 6th annual auction

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 24, 2014

    BESSEMER - The Bessemer Parent-Teacher Organization held its sixth annual action night Saturday evening at the VFW. "Beach party" was the theme of the event. All attendees were given leis upon entry. Activities included a silent and live auction, raffles, a door prize and refreshments. The raffles and auctions included over 100 prizes, such as art pieces from Washington school and a season pass to a local ski hill, all donated by local families, individuals and businesses. All proceeds from the...

  • Wakefield-Marenisco hires head track coach

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 18, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield-Marensico school board hired physical education teacher Lauren Korpi as head track coach for all high school and junior high students at its meeting Monday evening. Superintendent Cathy Shamion added that she will post a request for an assistant track coach. Shamion also held a presentation on the results of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. Students in grades 3-9 took the MEAP tests last October. "MEAP was originally designed to measure gaps in curriculum,"...

  • McInnis' Kitchen hosts céilí at Ironwood Theatre

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 17, 2014

    IRONWOOD - McInnis' Kitchen, a Celtic performance group, entertained the crowd at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday evening. The group delighted the audience with a variety of Irish and Scottish songs, including "Terranova" and "Molly Malone." "We all kinda grew up in different cultures, so we all bring different musical influences," said Chuck Butler, fiddle and accordion player. Other members of the group include: vocalist and guitarist Sue Spencer, fiddler Mark Monroe and vocalist, drumm...

  • Wakefield chamber names 2013 Citizen of the Year

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 17, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce named Jerald Rocco as the 2013 "Citizen of the Year" Sunday afternoon. "It's quite an honor and I am truly humbled," Rocco said. Rocco is the Lakeside Memorial Chapel funeral director, Eucharistic minister and treasurer of the regional Lions Club. "He is one of Wakefield's most respected and trusted businessmen," said chamber president Dennis Ferson, "Jerald is a total and active supporter of our community and its worthy causes." The chamber has...

  • Wakefield city council conducts hearing on 5-year recreation plan

    Miranda Anderson|Mar 11, 2014

    WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield city council held a public hearing on its five-year recreation plan Monday evening. No public comments were made. The council adopted resolution 213, which approved the plan. It also approved a capacity agreement with American Electric Power for 2016-17. City manager John Siira said the council had a similar agreement with Great Lakes Utility. However, now that the city is working with AEP, a new agreement was necessary. The council approved a 35-page Title VI...

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